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As your next trip approaches, make sure you’re prepared. Whether you seek a serene retreat close by or a spontaneous weekend escape, the importance of packing your essentials remains top of mind. Be sure to have a weekender bag on hand—spacious enough to accommodate a weekend's worth of clothing and beauty essentials, yet compact and nimble enough to be effortlessly slung over your shoulder or stowed in a narrow Italian trunk. 

As peak travel season unfolds, we present to you an exquisite selection of the finest weekend vacation bags, ideal for any swift–and perhaps impromptu–getaways that await you!

Price Reference (average price):

$ | Under $100
$$ |Between $100-$200
$$$ | More than $200

Best Travel Duffel Bags And Weekenders

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The Convertible Weekender

Beis

Price: $$$

The best weekender bags have plenty of room, pockets, and are versatile. The Convertible Weekender from Beis has all of those qualities and is my current go-to weekend trip bag. The bag’s interior is spacious and there are several pockets in the lining to keep things organized and within reach. The bag’s outer has a zip pocket, a trolley strap, and a fully detachable bottom compartment perfect for shoes, dirty laundry, or travel knick knacks you need space for on the trip home. 

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The ReNew Transit Weekender

Everlane

Price: $

Everlane’s The ReNew Transit Weekender is made from 100% recycled polyester and lays flat when not in use. It’s a great weekend bag to travel with because it can store compactly, while also being light when it’s in use. The Transit Weekender is spacious enough to fit clothing, a bag, and your laptop, which you can carry as a crossbody or with the dual handles. You could even use this Weekender bag as an everyday, across-town tote. 

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Waterproof Tote Bag

Rains

Price: $

This small weekend vacation bag from Rains is fully waterproof, making it a top pick for trips to places like the Pacific Northwest, beaches, and lakeside camping alike. The bag comes in classic staple colors and has a carry strap as well as two carrying handles. The bag is shaped like a tote, so you can toss in everything you need for your trip and zip the top closed. 

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The Large Everywhere Bag

Away

Price: $$$

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this two-tone bag embodies the essence of modern travel. The sleek and minimalist design of this bag is paired with impressive features that elevate its practicality to new heights. With plenty of space, it offers roomy compartments for all your weekend essentials. Whether it's your carefully curated wardrobe, travel accessories, or personal items, this bag ensures that everything has its place, enhancing your organizational prowess.

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All Around 60L Duffel

Backcountry

Price: $

This generously sized duffel bag seamlessly blends resilience and practicality, ensuring abundant room for your equipment. Designed with avid adventurers in mind, it showcases rugged craftsmanship, comfortable carrying alternatives, and versatile storage compartments. Prepare to embark on your upcoming expedition with its 60 liters of space, and once you have dirty laundry, store it in the separate end compartment. 

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Luka Duffle Bag

Calpak

Price: $$

You’ve probably heard of this travel duffle bag because it’s become viral on TikTok for effortlessly combining style and functionality. With its large interior and multiple pockets, it has room for your essentials while keeping you organized. Crafted with durability in mind, this bag is made to withstand the rigors of travel. Plus, we love the padded look and the truly versatile outer pockets.

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The Catalina Deluxe

Lo & Sons

Price: $$$

I’ve been getting targeted ads for this weekend trip bag from Lo & Sons, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tempted to buy it at least once. The Cataline Deluxe is eco-friendly, made with canvas or recycled polyester and made without toxic chemicals and pesticides. The tote and bottom storage compartment will fit several days worth of outfits with ease, and your smaller items will fit in one of the many zippered pockets.

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Lite Duffel Bag

Bellroy

Price: $$

This bag, available in a vibrant yellow color that’s reminiscent of Wes Anderson movies, offers both style and functionality. With its lightweight design and spacious interior, it provides ample room for your belongings while remaining easy to sling over your shoulder. The bag is made from a water-resistant tech fabric and has several pockets on the inside that are ideal for chargers, wallets, snacks, and storing things all within reach.

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Cotton Weekender Travel Bag

Vera Bradley

Price: $$

Made from recycled cotton fibers, this eco-friendly fabric—from the typically vibrant, patterned Vera Bradley brand—offers the same comfort, softness, and capacity you’ve grown accustomed to. With a removable and adjustable shoulder strap and a convenient trolley sleeve, it’s perfect for on-the-go mobility. Inside, you'll find five mesh pockets to organize your cosmetics, hair products, clothing, and accessories. The exterior features slip and zip pockets for quick access to essentials. It’s also carry-on compliant in case your travel involves hopping on a plane.

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The Mini Weekender

Beis

Price: $

The Mini Weekender from Beis is perfect for packing small items or packing for a short stay. It’s about the size of a diaper bag—another possible use—and can be carried by its handles or a crossbody strap. The weekender has a wide pop-open top so you can pack with ease, and the lower compartment is perfect for an extra pair of shoes or flat items like books and journals. 

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Weekender Overnight Bag

ETRONIK

Price: $

This spacious travel duffel bag features a USB port for convenient phone charging on the go. The bag includes separate compartments for shoes and wet items, as well as a small makeup bag. Crafted from durable, water-resistant nylon, it ensures the safety of your belongings, and its removable design allows for various carrying options. Perfect for gym, travel, and outdoor activities, this multi-functional bag is a must-have for weekend adventures no matter what time of year. 

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The Garment Duffle

HalfDay

Price: $$

If you’re in search of a weekend bag that will keep your business or event clothes looking fresh, this garment duffel is your Goldilocks. Its innovative design allows you to transport your clothing while keeping it wrinkle-free and organized in the surrounding garment bag (which becomes the sides of the duffel!). The duffle also has space for folded clothes, accessories, toiletries, and technology. Crafted with high-quality materials, you can trust it with everything from a job interview outfit to a bridesmaid dress.

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Weekender Overnight Bag

HYC00

Price: $

Looking for an affordable duffle? Try this wide, water-resistant tote with nylon lining and an over-the-shoulder strap. The bag comes in 14 colors, so you’re sure to find one you like. The weekend vacation bag also has three interior packets and a large capacity, so you can bring everything on your packing list. 

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Luzon Del Dia 24L backpack

Cotopaxi

Price: $

The Luzon Del Dia backpack from Cotopaxi has the brand’s signature colorful patchwork fabric. It’s a 24-liter backpack made for outdoor adventures like camping and hiking, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use it for travel, too. The pack is made from “fabric left over from other companies’ larger production runs,” so it’s a sustainable product doing good for the planet. The backpack’s design includes water bottle pockets, a shoe compartment, mesh shoulder straps, and a drawstring top enclosure. 

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Weekender Montauk Tote

J.Crew

Price: $$

The Weekender Montauk Tote from J.Crew is perfect for a seaside weekend trip or an overnight stay on a boat. The nautical navy and cream color is classic, while the tote’s size and zipper enclosure are practical. The optional carrying strap makes lugging it around easier on the arms too. 

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Stevyn Duffel

Calpak

Price: $

This colorful travel bag exudes upbeat style, especially if you love a bold bag. A versatile weekender duffel bag, it’s designed to keep up with your adventures while simultaneously keeping you organized. With its roomy interior and well-designed compartments, it makes any outfits or belongings readily accessible. Designed to hold up to 47 liters, you can definitely squeeze in several outfits for a long weekend getaway. Get ready to make a stylish statement wherever your wanderlust takes you!

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Nylon Overnight Tote

Sunshinejing

Price: $

This unisex travel tote from Amazon is practical and simple. At only $35, it has a lot of features that make it a great deal, including several large exterior pockets, a shoe compartment, and an elastic side that you can store your wallet, phone, and water bottle to keep them in easy reach. 

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Travel Cloud Bag

BAGGU

Price: $

It’s no secret that BAGGU makes amazing bags, and the brand’s Cloud Carry-on is no exception. The brand’s fun and eye-catching patterns add pizzazz to your style, while the fabric is lightweight and durable. The flexible shape allows you to pack it full, or leave space for treasures you find on your trip. You can choose to carry it over the shoulder or on top of a suitcase, too. 

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Duffle Overnight Bag

Bagsmart

Price: $

Compact in size, this quilted duffle meets international carry-on requirements. In addition to its affordability, the travel duffle has one main compartment and nine additional pockets to hold a few days’ worth of essentials. It's sport-friendly too, featuring a yoga mat buckle for easy carrying. With versatile features like a detachable shoulder strap, back luggage handle strap, and anti-theft zipper, it’s a great bang for your buck.

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Italian Leather Triple Compartment Weekender

Quince

Price: $$$

Do you want a sophisticated bag that combines style and functionality? Crafted with high-quality leather, this taupe-colored beauty is all about elegance. It has multiple zippered pockets to keep your things safe, and the three compartments are perfect for tucking away your laptop, light reading, and clothing. Whether you're off on a weekend getaway or a business trip, this luxurious weekender is designed to be your affordable leather companion.

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Canvas Weekender

Nisolo

Price: $$$

The Canvas Weekender from Nisolo may be pricey, but it’s high quality and durable. The canvas weekend travel bag is ethically made—you can see the product’s full fact sheet on the Nisolo site! The amber bag is roomy and you’ll find it easy to fill with your weekend essentials to travel in style. 

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Large Nylon Duffel Bag

Amazon Basics

Price: $

If you need a weekend bag stat, the Amazon BasicsDuffel Bag can get to you as soon as tomorrow. It’s simple and spacious, perfect for a no-frills traveler. It also makes a great gift for anyone planning adventures in the upcoming season. 

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Texel Small Waterproof Duffle Backpack

Rains

Price: $$

This compact bag, available in a neutral sand color, combines the functionality of a duffle bag with a backpack. I have a Rains backpack myself, and I love how sleek it feels and how well it has lasted even with heavy use. Made with waterproof material, this duffle is sure to keep your belongings safe and dry. With its minimalist design and convenient compartments, this bag is perfect for outdoor activities or everyday use, offering style and durability in one. 

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Avery Weekender

Able

Price: $$$

Crafted from exquisite full-grain leather, this overnight bag is made with two interior pockets (one zip, one slip) for organized storage of your essentials like clothes, tech, and shoes. It features convenient side snaps for extra space and can be carried by the handles or shoulder strap, which includes a removable shoulder pad for added comfort. A timeless and reliable travel bag, it’s also Leather Working Group Certified and sustainably made in Ethiopia. 

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Revive Nylon Duffle Bag

QUince

Price: $$$

We love a simple weekender, like this unisex travel bag made from 100% premium water-resistant recycled nylon. It has a streamlined look with two zippered, external pockets to keep the items you want close even more available. The internal space is capacious and roomy, perfect for holding packing cubes or throwing in your favorite things and running out the door. The bag comes in Black and Dark Olive, both of which blend of style and easy-to-match neutrality.